2008 Press Release Archive

PHOENIX (September 17, 2008) The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has launched the Arizona Accreditation Program (AZAP) to provide U.S. and Canadian travel agents the opportunity to become a specialist on the Grand Canyon state.

PHOENIX (August 27, 2008) Margie A. Emmermann, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), has been named 2008 State Tourism Director of the Year by the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD), which is a part of the Travel Industry Association (TIA).

PHOENIX (July 14, 2008) Governor Janet Napolitano announced today that the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) is awarding $1.1 million in matching grants to tourism organizations and tribal entities across the state for fiscal year 2009.

With fuel prices reaching an all-time high, many Arizona residents are looking to vacation closer to home this summer. Fortunately, they wont have to look much further than their own backyards. To encourage travel instate, the Arizona Office of Tourism has teamed up with Arizona State Parks department and the Arizona Trail Association to launch the Arizona Passages campaign.

AOT has developed the Arizona Music Project (AMP), a six-minute musical tribute to Arizona that captures the state’s diverse geography, culture and heritage in music. In addition to the composition, a documentary was created to chronicle the journey of the musicians who contributed to the project.

The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has released the 2008 Official State Visitors Guide and Map (OSVG). As with previous editions, the 2008 OSVG continues to be a valuable resource for visitors planning to travel to the Grand Canyon State. The OSVG offers information on Arizona state parks, hotel accommodations, golf courses, spas, events, and family adventure opportunities.

About VisitArizona.com This is the official Arizona travel and vacation guide from the Arizona Office of Tourism. Find in-depth AZ visitor information and videos about visiting the state of Arizona, including comprehensive directories of Arizona hotels, dining and shopping, as well as things to do and places to visit throughout the Grand Canyon State.